Every builder in our network has been through it.
Ten checks, run before a single quote ever reaches you, so the only decision left to make is which builder is right for your project, not whether you can trust them.
We built ConCert because “vetted” means nothing without a process behind it. Here’s exactly what that process involves.
01
Licence and ABN Verification
We check the builder’s licence against the relevant fair trading authority and confirm their ABN is current and legally registered. If either doesn’t check out, they don’t make our network.
02
Workers Compensation Insurance
Every builder provides a current Certificate of Currency for Workers Compensation Insurance, proof their team is covered and their business meets its legal obligations.
03
Public Liability Insurance
We require a current Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance, typically covering $10 million to $20 million depending on the scope of work. This protects you, and anyone else on site.
04
Homeowners Warranty Insurance
For residential projects above the relevant threshold, builders must hold current Homeowners Warranty Insurance (also known as Builders Warranty Insurance), your safeguard against incomplete or defective work.
05
Building Practitioner Licence
We confirm the builder holds a valid Building Practitioner Licence under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW), proof they’re registered and authorised to carry out design compliance declarations and other regulated building work.
06
Three Client or Consultant References
We contact at least three references from past clients or industry consultants directly, checking communication, reliability, and whether the builder delivered on time and on budget.
07
Police Checks on All Directors
Every director and key person in the business is police checked. No convictions, no red flags.
08
Legal Audit and Credit Check
We review the builder’s history for disputes, litigation or complaints, and run a credit check to confirm they’re financially stable enough to see your project through.
09
Inspection of Two Previous or Current Projects
A ConCert representative inspects at least two completed or in-progress jobs in person, checking workmanship, quality control and adherence to building codes.
10
Independent Building Inspection
An independent building inspector reviews the builder’s current or past work, an unbiased second opinion on whether it meets industry standards.
What this means for you
Transparency
You know exactly who you're dealing with, and what they've delivered before.
Quality, guaranteed
Every builder in our network is held to the same rigorous standard, no exceptions.
Less risk
Ten checks catch the problems that would otherwise surface halfway through your build.
Confidence
You choose your builder knowing the vetting has already been done.